Philippines, exporting $50B worth of electronics, could faces talent crunch for high-tech Manila: The Philippines seeks to woo Apple, Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, Samsung and AMD in its own planned version of "Silicon Valley", in Tarlac, about an hour by car north of Manila. Now, the Asian nation faces »»»

As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online.  The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Amazon to crack down on suspicious adverts. »»»

The Prime Minister presented next year's budget as the budget for the reconstruction of Hungary, announcing that from 2027 the government will reduce income tax on the minimum wage to nine percent and double the family allowance. He announced that personal income tax will decrease for those earning»»»

The prime minister did not disclose the cost of the budget during his more than two-hour speech, the parliamentary group leader of Mi Hazánk stated in the National Assembly on Monday, responding to Magyar Péter's address on the 2027 budget delivered before the start of the agenda. László Toroczkai »»»

Fidesz-KDNP was outvoted in the Budapest City Assembly in its attempt to put the scandal surrounding the Capital Development Council (FKT) on the agenda. The Fidesz-KDNP parliamentary group had requested the extraordinary session of the City Assembly after the FKT concluded several agreements betwe»»»

Completed in 7.5 months, the upgrade includes 53 roads, new parks and improved drainage. Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out dedicated motorcycle parking in Al Yarmook for the first time, alongside 4,160 paid parking spaces, 53 roads and new recreational facilities as part of a major infrastructure upg»»»

Congestion hits Abu Hail, Al Quoz and JVC, while Emirates Road remains largely clear Dubai: Motorists face heavy traffic on several major Dubai roads on Tuesday morning, with congestion around Abu Hail, Muhaisnah, Al Quoz, and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), according to Google Maps. Slow-moving tra»»»

President said would meet with Russian, Chinese leaders to broker peace Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump signalled late on Monday that he is willing to hold a high-stakes trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to end the war in Ukraine and»»»

Brazil accelerates welfare payments ahead of presidential runoff Brazil's leftist government on Monday announced accelerated payments of a flagship social welfare program, meaning that its 50 million beneficiaries will receive the money before the presidential runoff. President Luiz Inacio Lula da »»»

EU outlines Arctic strategy to counter geopolitical tensions and climate challenges The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region. From critical raw materials to icebreakers and und»»»

Rain chances continue through Thursday with winds reach 60km/h today Dubai: Parts of the UAE could experience rain on Tuesday, as strong winds reaching 60km/h sweep across mountainous areas, raising dust and potentially reducing visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In »»»

Lithuania has been stripped of the right to host stages of the 2027 Modern Pentathlon World Cup over its refusal to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes, local media reported on Monday. The decision was reportedly made at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) executive board meeting ear»»»

Residents share why they feel particularly at home in these sprawling green spaces What really makes a home? It isn’t only the world you build within four walls. It’s the little world just outside them. It’s the people you walk with, the ones you start clubs with, for swimming or for gardening. And»»»

Dubai Police unveils Himmah X to help People of Determination access services. Dubai: Dubai Police has equipped its Ferrari Mansory tourist patrol with a smart bag containing assistive technologies to help people of determination communicate with officers and access police services more easily. The»»»

Sharjah Police examines new technology and studies on traffic and social issues. Sharjah: Sharjah Police is reviewing new digital projects and studies on traffic and community-related issues as part of efforts to improve police services, strengthen institutional performance and enhance community se»»»

UAE warns online insults can lead to jail as campaign urges respectful digital behaviour Dubai: Social media users in the UAE have been warned that insulting others or publishing defamatory remarks online can lead to imprisonment and fines of up to Dh500,000, as authorities urge the public to think»»»

Educators highlight risks of sharing children's images without permission Dubai: Parents taking photographs or videos of children on school premises without consent could face fines of up to Dh500,000 under UAE privacy laws if a complaint is raised with the authorities and the conduct is found to c»»»

Athens: Greece inaugurated its national supercomputer Daedalus on Monday at the Lavrio Technological and Cultural Park southeast of Athens, aiming to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign computing infrastructure, the prime minister's office said. T»»»

Iran's strikes on US ships near Hormuz foiled by USS George Washington crew Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of the forward-deployed USS George Washington, told reporters during a recent media visit in the US Fifth Fleet area that Iran had attempted to strike “a variety of ships” near the S»»»

Preparation, people and partnerships underpin reliable power and water supplies Recent weeks have brought the systems communities rely on every day into sharper focus. In the UAE, power generation, transmission, desalination and critical infrastructure form the backbone of daily life and economic s»»»

New offering could pave the way for more UAE listings, Dubai-based market experts say Dubai: DIP Holding’s planned offering marks the UAE’s first IPO of 2026, a development analysts say could strengthen confidence in Dubai’s capital markets and encourage more companies to pursue listings. Its estab»»»

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has stepped up coordinated preventive measures to protect against a potential Ebola virus disease outbreak following confirmed cases in neighboring Kenya. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said it, along with the Ethiopian Public Health Inst»»»

Maddison, Marmoush and Davies lift Spurs off the bottom as Kulusevski returns James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up on Monday as they beat Coventry to claim their first Premier League win of the season. Tottenham Hotspur trounced Coventry City 3-1 at Tottenham Hot»»»

AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show an elderly couple being “stripped and robbed” during unrest in France have racked up millions of views. Amplified by far-right accounts, the images fuelled inflammatory claims about Muslims, Jews and the riots. The FRANCE 24 Observers traced one image to»»»

In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lee»»»

PM condemns violent attack on Helen Haines, calls it a test of national character Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday. Politic»»»

France protests fuel Trump's anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of elections US President Donald Trump used the protests roiling France to score some quick political points Monday, as the upcoming midterm elections force his Republican party to face strong headwinds. While speaking with reporters Trum»»»

MELBOURNE, Australia: An Australian federal lawmaker remained in critical condition Tuesday after undergoing surgery for injuries sustained when she was hit by a car in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was an apparently deliberate attack. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent politician,»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday again blamed immigration for protests and violence that have rocked France in recent days, urging Europe and French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten borders. “What’s happening in France has to do with immigration, not schools, not a»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Ministry of Economy announced on Monday that Malaysia is moving to regulate data center developments to ensure sustainable industry growth and transition toward a circular economy. This will include a Digital Infrastructure (Data Center) Bill, which is expected to be pre»»»

ATHENS, Greece: A dozen migrants died in separate speedboat capsizings off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos, Greece’s coast guard said Monday. An infant was among the dead. Six people died when a speedboat ferrying Syrian and Palestinian migrants struck the port side of a Greek coast guard ves»»»

Nearly 350 people were arrested in Paris on Sunday and overnight amid violent unrest sweeping France despite President Emmanuel Macron’s appeals for calm, the authorities said on Monday. Hundreds of thousands protested rising living costs and education funding cuts over the weekend, with demonstrat»»»

DAKAR, Senegal: Africa’s top public health agency and Congolese officials have raised concerns over $700 million in Ebola aid which is unaccounted for, and called on aid groups to provide more information about their finances. This comes as the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record conti»»»

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, ‌Axios reported, ‌citing two sources ​with ‌knowledge. The ⁠Pentagon ​and Israel’s ⁠embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for com»»»

Israeli security forces arrested ten suspected extremist settlers in the occupied West Bank on Monday following attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats that sparked international outrage. The suspects were detained during a joint operation dubbed “Olive Leaf,” involving police, the Shin B»»»

Mexico city: Mexican authorities arrested five men on Sunday in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 10 workers employed by a Canadian mining company in the country's northwest region. The workers, all Mexicans, were kidnapped at gunpoint on January 23 from a silver mining project belonging»»»

TOKYO: A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The United ‌States and Cuba traded accusations at the United Nations on Monday after US diplomats hosted an event featuring Cuban dissidents ahead of next week’s annual UN vote on ​a resolution calling for an end to a US embargo on the island. Cuban ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Sob»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a momentous event celebrating the 209th AMU Sir Syed Day Commemoration on Friday, 16th October 2026, at the City Centre Rotana’s Almas Ballroom in Doha, the AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) conferred its most prestigious accolade upon India’s renowned educator, Kha»»»

The Prem Nazir Pravasi Awards, instituted by the Prem Nazir Friends Association, were presented at a ceremony at Majaz Restaurant Hall in Doha. Renowned Malayalam film director Thulasidas presented the awards, recognising achievements in business, professional excellence and community service. P.N.»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised its 56th Free Medical Camp at Naseem Surgical & Medical Centre on C Ring Road on Friday, benefiting more than 600 underprivileged members of the Indian expatriate comm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Outreach Qatar organised “Colours Without Boundaries: My Beautiful World”, a painting competition for children with special needs, celebrating their creativity, confidence and potential through a vibrant display of colours and emotions. Welcoming the gathering, Outreach Qa»»»

Marathi Toastmasters Club celebrated its sixth anniversary with a milestone meeting featuring an open house that attracted more than 10 guests, offering them an opportunity to experience Toastmasters and learn about its public speaking and leadership development programmes. Chandrashekhar Dudhe, DT»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will present an inspiring programme of Gala and Special Screenings that honours the power of cinema to challenge perspectives and bring audiences closer to universal stories. Taking place from November 19 to 27, the selection spans acclaimed i»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Republic of Guinea celebrated the 68th anniversary of its independence in Doha highlighting its historic contribution to African liberation, strengthening relations with Qatar and the country’s growing economic potential. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Guinea to Qa»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Creates (QC) has announced a programme of six QC Talks taking place from October 24 to 27 at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) Auditorium as part of the Qatar Creates Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. Bringing together leading figures from the worlds of art, design, arch»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Artefact, a global leader in data and AI consulting, and HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East. Building on an established»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha has announced the five winning Public Design Commissions that will be unveiled as part of the second edition of the biennial running from November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Located in Fereej Al Asmakh, the installations draw on regional approaches to water, »»»